When Kimora Lee Simmons reacquired and relaunched Baby Phat in 2019, Ming and Aoki were placed directly at the helm of the brand’s visual revitalization. Ming graduated from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study in 2023, channeling her academic focus into consumer behavior and fashion marketing. Her involvement with Baby Phat shifted from childhood muse to active decision-maker.
Rather than chasing the traditional agency track of walking 30 shows per season across Milan and Paris, Ming recognized how modern fashion monetizes. The proliferation of direct-to-consumer commerce and social platforms means an editorial model with a massive following often wields greater commercial leverage than an anonymous runway walker. Ming's image has anchored collaborative capsules with retailers like Forever 21, independent beauty campaigns, and Savage X Fenty promotional rollouts. Her height has never limited her earning power because her primary canvas is digital and editorial.
